Night Youth Care Mentor

About the Role

Join our group of passionate advocates on our mission to improve the lives of Youth! Rite of Passage is hiring for a Night Youth Care Mentor at Canyon State Academy in Queen Creek, Arizona. Canyon State Academy is located on a scenic 180‑acre campus surrounded by a farm, student housing for 300+ youth, a thrift store, cafe, barbershop and church open to the community, incorporating life skills for our students. The campus also features a fully equipped weight room, football stadium, and athletic center (gymnasium, padded wrestling room & more). This role requires compassion, consistency, and a commitment to empowering youth to succeed.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and supervise youth activities to maintain a safe and structured environment.
• Teach and reinforce essential life skills, including communication, problem‑solving, and conflict resolution.
• Plan and participate in recreational activities such as sports, arts, and group outings to promote teamwork and healthy lifestyles.
• Support youth in developing vocational skills by guiding them through hands‑on activities and career readiness programs.
• Assist with daily routines, including meals, chores, and personal hygiene, while fostering responsibility and independence.
• Build positive relationships with youth, provide mentorship, guidance, and encouragement to help them achieve their goals.
• Maintain accurate records of youth progress, behaviors, and incidents, ensuring compliance with program policies.

Requirements

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Have approximately 1 year of working in a child welfare or agency setting.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Be able to pass a criminal background check, drug screen, physical, and TB test.
• Be able to pass a search of the child abuse central registry.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company‑paid life insurance within 90 days.
• 401k match of up to 6% after 1 year of employment.
• Paid time off that can be used as soon as it accrues.

Pay

Starting at $17.91 per hour, with a $1,000 sign‑on bonus.

Schedule

Two shifts: A Shift Nights – Sunday to every other Wednesday, 8 p.m.–8 a.m.; B Shift Nights – every other Wednesday to Saturday, 8 p.m.–8 a.m. Schedule subject to change based on program needs.